Braided hairstyles

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Mar 7, 2011 at 3:20 p.m. ET

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Willow Smith rocked this fun, braided hairstyle when she attended the Never Say Never premiere in downtown LA with her family. She wore a high ponytail that was a combination of braids and curls. She accessorized the hairdo with jewelry for a super sassy look.

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Heather Morris' braided, updo hairstyle

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Glee star Heather Morris wowed on the blue carpet at the Teen Choice Awards with this braided, upswept hairstyle. Her hair was pulled into a stylish, curly bun with a braided headband up front. Her short, wispy bangs were the perfect touch.

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Aisleyne Horgan Wallace puts her long blonde hair into a thick side braid to get this stunning hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN

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Alexandra Burke starts her braid high on her head for a long dramatic hairstyle that's still cute and quick. Photo courtesy WENN

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There isn't a hairstyle that doesn't look good on Beyonce, and this beautiful side braid is no exception. Photo courtesy WENN

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Chloe Green shows off her bright blue eyes by braiding back her bangs. Photo courtesy WENN

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Emily Blunt rocks a braided updo

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Emily Blunt looked sensational with her chic, updo hairstyle during the Gnomeo and Juliet premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. One braid trailed behind her ear into a braided bun, turning a classic updo into a braided wonder.

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Brandy's braided, updo hairstyle

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Brandy wowed with her sleek braids when she celebrated her brother Ray J?s 30th birthday at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas. Her braids were pulled back into a low updo for a very sophisticated look. She wore a middle part and earring that made her dazzle.

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Hailee Seinfeld's braided, brunette hairstyle

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True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld sported this fresh, youthful hairstyle during the 2011 BAFTA Los Angeles award season tea party at the Four Seasons Hotel. She wore her super long hair in a braid hanging on one side.

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Jessica Lowndes? long, braided hairstyle

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90210 star Jessica Lowndes changed up her look with a fun, flirty hairstyle during the 2011 BAFTA Los Angeles award season tea party at the Four Seasons Hotel. The braided hairstyle was styled into a side ponytail with a few pieces hanging out. She created a casual yet fancy look.

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Kim Kardashian rocks cornrows!

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Kim Kardashian has been lighting up the Internet with her new cornrows which she modeled in Los Angeles. It's not what you expect to see the Kardashian sister wearing, but she rocked the look for a video shoot and pulled it off well.

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Erykah Badu's long, braided hairstyle

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While dropping the beat at the PM Lounge in Dallas, Texas, Erykah Badu changed up her style with super long braids. The two long braids framed her face and the look was complete with a hat.

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Christina Aguilera's pink, braided hairstyle

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During a Burlesque photocall in Berlin, Christina Aguilera changed up her look with this braided headband hairdo. She created a girly look by adding pink into her braided headband to match her red lips.

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Shannon Elizabeth's brunette, braided hairstyle

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At the 3rd Annual All in for CP Charity Poker Tournament in Las Vegas, Shannon Elizabeth created this cool and chic look with her braided hairstyle. Her braid was styled into a low ponytail and completed with knit hat.

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Joy Bryant's braided, pulled-back hairstyle

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When she arrived at the William Rast for Target VIP shopping party, Joy Bryant showed off her cool braided hairstyle and military-chic jacket. She wore a middle part and her braided hair was pulled back into a low bun.

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Elle Fanning rocks a braided hairstyle!

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Twelve-year-old Elle Fanning won raves for her chic dress and lovely, braided hairstyle during the Somewhere premiere in Los Angeles. Her platinum blonde lock were styled into one large braid that acted as a headband.

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Whitney Port rocks a braided updo!

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Whitney Port dazzled with this blonde, updo hairstyle. Her always-fabulous hair was braided on either side of her middle part and pulled into a low bun.

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Blake Lively's blonde, braided hairstyle

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Blake Lively showed off her fun hairstyle as she unveiled the Swarovski Star in Rockefeller Center. Her blonde hair was styled into a ponytail with a twist, literally!

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Vanessa Carlton's long, brunette hairstyle

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Singer Vanessa Carlton showed off her long, chocolate-colored hairstyle at the NYC premiere of 127 hours. She gave the hairdo a little extra umph with a subtle braid on one side.

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Whitney Ports French-braided hairstyle

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The City star Whitney Port showed off her braided hairstyle when she hosted the Bowl for a Better LA Benefit at Lucky Strike Lanes in Los Angeles. Her blonde hair was styled straight in a half up half down hairdo with a braid on her crown.

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Taylor Swift's London hairstyles

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Country crooner and budding fashionista Taylor Swift traveled through London sporting some seriously cool hairstyles. This one was complete with knit hat covering her curly blonde hair pulled into a low, braided ponytail on one side.

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Ava Sambora's braided hairstyle

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Ava Sambora, the 13-year-old daughter of Richie Sambora and Heather Locklear, strutted her stuff on the runway with this funky braided hairstyle. Fun colors were twisted into her super long braids pulled into one side.

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Willow Smith's Whip My Hair video hairstyle

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As the queen of whipping her hair, Willow Smith showed off her latest amazing ?do in her Whip My Hair video with this sculpted, braided, heart hairstyle. In her video she dips her hair in colors a whips it all around. That makes this a fun and functional hairstyle for Willow!

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Joy Bryant's long, wavy hairstyle

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Joy Bryant arrived in style with her long, brunette hairdo at the Hennessy Artistry 2010 Halo Event held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Braids at her crown meshed into her super long hair in subtle, natural waves.

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Mel B's wavy hairstyle with highlights

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During a visit to London to promote her newest reality show, It's A Scary World, Mel B modeled her latest hairstyle and color. She wore a French braid on one side that trailed into her long wavy hair. Her recent highlights spiced up the look.

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Julie Bowen's blonde, wavy hairstyle

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For the Les Girls 10th anniversary charity cabaret in Los Angeles, Modern Family star Julie Bowen looked glamorous with her wavy, blonde hairstyle just brushing her shoulders. One, subtle French braid blended into her glamorous waves.

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Ricki Lake's side-swept hairstyle

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For the 2nd Annual Variety Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Ricki Lake wore a fun yet chic hairstyle with her side-swept hairdo. Her blue dress complimented her dark brunette hair.

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Nicky Hilton's bun hairstyle with braids

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Nicky Hilton added a fun twist to her dark blonde, bun hairstyle. What was the twist? A braid of course!

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Gwen Stefani's braided, updo hairstyle

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During Fashion's Night Out in New York City, Gwen Stefani's unique style was on full display with her funky hairdo. She managed to mix funky and stylish in the best way with a small braided bun on one side and another trailing into her updo.

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Ke$ha's crazy long braid at the 2010 VMAs

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In true Ke$ha style, the singer showed off a braid that was as long as her homemade garbage bag dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. She wore a extra large poof with an extra long braid. Her braid incorporated a black ribbon for a super funky look.

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Ashlee Simpson's super long hairstyle

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When she attended the US Open with her hubby Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson modeled the latest trend in celebrity hair? ombre coloring, which is darker at the roots with a gradual, lighter shade toward the ends. She wore a cute, small braid on one side to complete the look.

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Gwen Stefani's platinum blonde hairstyle

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As Gwen Stefani watched the US Open, she modeled her casual, platinum blonde hairstyle. Her bangs were styled into a short braid to keep her platinum blonde locks out of her face.

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Kaley Cuoco's long, braided hairstyle

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The Big Bang Theory actress, Kaley Cuoco, modeled a unique look when she stepped out for the Entertainment Weekly and Women In Film Pre-Emmy Party in West Hollywood. She let a lot hang down in the front and threw her braid over one shoulder, all stemming from a classy middle part.

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Karissa Shannon's blonde, braided hairstyle

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When Karissa Shannon stepped out to Trousdale lounge in West Hollywood, she wore this blonde updo hairstyle. She sported a French braid on one side that meshed with the rest of her platinum blonde locks in a low bun.

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Jennifer Stone's braided hairstyle

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Wizards of Waverly Place star Jennifer Stone wore this braided hairstyle to the Going the Distance premiere in Hollywood. She rocked a fishtail braid in a messy fashion, hung over one shoulder. Her red color made for a fun and chic hairstyle.

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Drew Barrymore's braided and wavy hairstyle

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Love it or hate it? Drew Barrymore wore this unique wavy hairstyle with scattered braids throughout to the worldwide premiere of Going the Distance in London. Her roots and then some were darker than the rest of her long hair and the waves and sporadic braids added to the messy, yet stylish look.

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Paris Hilton's braided headband hairstyle

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In Las Vegas, Paris Hilton tried out this cute, trendy hairstyle at the launch of her latest perfume and shoe line. She rocked a braided headband in a glamorous hairstyle with large curls dangling behind. Her usual platinum blonde accentuated her skin and pale lips.

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Catt Sadler's side swept braid hairstyle

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Catt Sadler, who hosts The Daily Ten on E, wore this trendy fishtail braid to the Comcast party. Her dark locks were sleek and rocked a deep side part with the braid swept to one side.

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Jaime King's French braided updo hairstyle

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Jaime King wowed with this French braided upswept hairstyle at the ABC Disney Television Group All Star Mixer. Her red lips accentuated her electric blue dress resulting in a super glamorous look.

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Kaley Cuoco's braided hairstyle

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Kaley Cuoco attended the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Installation Luncheon wearing this perfect French braided summer hairstyle. Her hair was pulled out of her face and styled into a low ponytail with sporadic braids.

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Charlotte Ross's versatile hairstyle

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Actress Charlotte Ross wore two different versions of a similar hairstyle when she attended two Los Angeles events over one weekend. It consisted of two French braids stemming from a middle part. They meshed with the rest of her long blonde hair which she wore down in very subtle waves.

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Natasha Bedingfield's braided updo hairstyle

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Natasha Bedingfield sported this super adorable braided headband hairstyle when she performed at the 2010 Do Something Awards show. She took the braided headband to a whole new level by sporting not one, but numerous braids across the top of her head. Her style was unique and creative.

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Kristen Bell's braided hairstyle

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Actress Kristen Bell showed off this fun braided hairstyle when she attended the Darker Side of Green debate in West Hollywood. She wore a loose French braid off to one side and left a wisp or two hanging down. Her blonde hairdo was a simple success!

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Kristen Stewart's braided, messy updo hairstyle

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Kristen Stewart shined in this romantic, braided updo hairstyle at a special screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in New York City. Her brassy, luxurious locks were styled into French braid updo very appropriate for her role on the Twilight films.

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Garcelle Beauvais' fun, braided hairstyle

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In Los Angeles, Garcelle Beauvais wore this playful, braided hairstyle to the Disney/Pixar 'World Of Cars' online launch event. Her casual side swept braid was short and fun, allowing her face to shine!

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Hailee Seinfeld's long hairstyle and fun braid

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Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld rocked a fun, fresh hairstyle while attending a press conference for True Grit in Tokyo, Japan. She wore her super long brunette hair all down with one simple, fun braid to one side. Her look was youthful yet sophisticated.

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Nicky Hilton's bun hairstyle with braids

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For the LACMA Presents 'Unmasking': The Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Gala in Los Angeles, Nicky Hilton added a fun twist to her dark blonde, bun hairstyle. A single braid trailed back into, and around, her low bun hairstyle. The look was sleek and fancy in a simple way.

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Brittany Snow's blonde, updo hairstyle

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During the 'Love is Louder' Valentine's event at Rock & Republic in Beverly Hills, host Brittany Snow rocked a fun and fresh hairstyle to complement her chic, white dress. She wore her blonde locks in a braided headband with the rest of her hair pulled back into a wispy bun.

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Solange Knowles' long, braided hairstyle

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Beyonce's sister Solange showed off her own unique brand of style with her braided hairdo and crocheted mini-dress. Her super long hairstyle was all braids and lined the end of her dress in length for a unique look.

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Holly Madison's partial updo hairstyle

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During the second annual 'Hollybowl' event at Lavo nightclub in Las Vegas, Holly Madison rocked this half up, half down hairstyle paired with a sexy, flirty dress. Her platinum blonde hair was swept to one side as she grinned at the camera over her shoulder.

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Diane Kruger's braided updo

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Diane Kruger modeled her elegant updo when she attended the Chanel Fashion Show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Her hair was pulled back in a sleek fashion by braids and her blonde hairdo looked simple and sophisticated.

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Minka Kelly's fishtail braid hairstyle

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Actress Minka Kelly changed up her look with a trendy, fun hairstyle while attending a special screening of The Roommate in Los Angeles. The fishtail styled braid allowed for a some of brunette locks to hang look. This made for a fun and casual look.

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Jessica Alba's braided updo

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During the BAFTA awards at London's Royal Opera House, Jessica Alba dazzled with her electric blue gown and stunning updo. Some of her locks acted as two headbands braided into her very sleek, pulled back hairstyle.

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Brooke Vincent

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Brooke Vincent looks sweet, approachable and adorable with these two front braids running down the front of her pretty red hair. She simply pinned them under her long hair for a unique day look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Danielle Lloyd looks like a Greek goddess with this pairing of braids and a side bun. The hairstyle perfectly sweeps all of the hair from her face and highlights her shoulders and neck. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Edith Bowman

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Edith Bowman proves that braids aren't just for pre-teens. Here, she classes up the look with an ethereal ode to the ancient braid. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Emilia Fox

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Emilia Fox understands the power of the braid. Here, she looks youthful and glowy with her traditional braided blonde style. The twist is that she lets it hang to the side. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Emma Roberts

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Emma Roberts is a budding fashionista, and here she proves why. She's managed to make this braided hairstyle look youthful and put together at the same time. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Fearne Cotton

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Fearne Cotton loves to change-up her hair, and here she changes up the traditional braid. Piecey bits of hair, rather than large chunks, make up this hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Jennifer Morrison

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Jennifer Morrison looks pretty and perfectly put together with this traditional french braid, tucked under to show off the neckline of her classic dress. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba shows off her beautiful face by keeping her hair back. Here, she uses two braids as a "tiara," and follows up with a tight bun in back. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst looks like she just stepped off the set of a classic play with this ethereal, pretty look. The braids are hidden in her bun, giving the classic hairstyle new dimension and depth. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Lisa Snowdon

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Lisa Snowdon goes sporty chic with this messy braid that can be carried from day to night. The hairstyle is perfect for the gym. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Peaches Geldof

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Peaches Geldof looks youthful and edgy with her purple-red braid. The colors of her makeup, including a bright red lip, make her hair really pop. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Pixie Lott

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Pixie Lott constantly changes up her hair. Here, she looks her age with youthful side braids, keeping the rest down to show off her bright blonde color. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Rachel McAdams

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Rachel McAdams rekindles images of Old Hollywood screen sirens with this classic hairstyle. The pomp up front is pretty, but the braid in back is really what makes it look feminine. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Rihanna

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Rihanna looks like America's Next Top Opera Star with this braided hairstyle. The bright red color makes her honey skin color pop and acts as an added accessory as it hangs down her back. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Paris Hilton

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Paris Hilton looks like the socialite she is with this sophisiticated, French braided hairstyle. A simple bun in the back completes the look. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Poppy Delevigne

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Poppy Delevigne rocks a bohemian side braid that's also a bit classy, especially when paired with her printed gown and sweet makeup. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Misty Miller

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Misty Miller takes a walk on the wild side with her hair back in a bun, with just one strand down and braided. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Whitney Port

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Whitney Port puts her hair back into a simple braided updo for a day out at the nail salon. It can also be worn at night with just a bit more makeup. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Sinitta

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Sinitta slicks back her long black hair with a simple braid, trailing down the center of her back in classy fashion. Photo courtesy WENN.

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Kate Hudson keeps the hair out of her face with this braided style, which takes her bangs and forms a braided "tiara" around the front of her hairstyle. Photo courtesy WENN.